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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-cost videomicroscopes are not as reliable as standard videodermatoscopes for scalp examination due to lower image quality.
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
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Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
Histopathological confirmation is crucial for accurately diagnosing challenging alopecia areata cases.
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